Distributed Vs Massed Study

Distributed versus massed practice and the affect on motor skill learning and performance is often dependent on the skill being learned. However, "as a general rule, laboratory studies have found that performance is better if rest periods are interspersed among fairly brief practice periods, than if practice occurs in one continuous block. In short, distributed practice is better than massed practice." (Mazur, 2013, p.279) For example, when doing my schoolwork for both of my classes I find that distributed practice is the most effective. While studying I read a chapter take a small break to do dishes or laundry and then come back and read another chapter then it feels fresh and I retain more information. I then take a question from my